Name: Damien Est Vivant
Brand: Marie Klock

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Catalogue number

PINGIPUNG084

Colour

Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-08-16

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Standard:20

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4250101464942

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

Artist

Marie Klock

Genre GB

Electronic

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Pingipung

Pingipung is a music label based in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in spring 2002, the label has established itself as a prominent player in the electronic music scene. With its unique blend of experimental sounds and innovative productions, Pingipung has garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

As an independent label, Pingipung prides itself on its commitment to showcasing diverse and boundary-pushing artists. The label's roster includes *artists* who are known for their distinct musical styles and artistic visions. From ambient electronica to avant-garde pop, Pingipung offers a wide range of genres that cater to different tastes.

In addition to releasing physical formats such as vinyl and CDs, Pingipung also embraces the digital era by making its catalog available through various online platforms. As part of this effort, the label partners with *distributors* like Kompakt and A-Musik to ensure widespread accessibility for fans around the world. Digital distribution is handled by Believe Digital.

Marie Klock has appeared as keyboardist on international stages with Sofia Portanet and collaborated with artists such as Jean-Louis Costes, Chilly Gonzales, Charlotte Brandi and Adrienne Pauly. Her self-titled solo LP (2020, Les Disques De La Face Cachée) was a cheeky outing of her synth-chanson act.

In the wake of a profound loss, Marie Klock, a neo-chanson singer and multi-instrumentalist from Paris, presents a poignant tribute with her debut on Pingipung. 

On Damien est Vivant Marie Klock pays homage to the poet Damien Schultz, who has recently passed. They were intertwined both in artistic collaboration and deep friendship.Marie Klock creates a powerful ode to Damien Schultz's surreal, anarchic, witty and at times provocatively obscene French (English translations are included in the vinyl release).

The poet's own voice resounds alongside Klock's, oscillating between spoken word and neo-folk vocals. Recorded in an intimate lo-fi setting with co- producer Julien Louvet, the 10 songs are far from a mournful requiem. They showcase idiosyncratic pop music brimming with humour and absurdity. Damien est Vivant is a celebration of the unique bond they shared, in past and present. The melancholy sometimes takes on an almost whimsical quality, an allusion to the world as perceived through the lens of two kindred spirits.

Damien Est Vivant

Music GB

Discover Damien Est Vivant by Marie Klock on Pingipung. A poignant tribute to poet Damien Schultz in idiosyncratic pop music. Vinyl exclusive with English translations.